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Kedarnath Pilgrims Remove 12+ Tons of Plastic Waste in 'Carry Me Back' Initiative!
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News18•04-10-2026, 14:24
Kedarnath Pilgrims Remove 12+ Tons of Plastic Waste in 'Carry Me Back' Initiative!
- •Nearly 5,000 pilgrims have removed over 12 tons of plastic waste from Kedarnath under the 'Carry Me Back' initiative.
- •Kedarnath temple, at 11,755 feet, faces significant waste accumulation due to high tourist numbers.
- •The local administration's 'Carry Me Back' program encourages pilgrims to carry plastic waste from Kedarnath to Gaurikund.
- •Madan Lal, despite having only one hand, carried a bag full of garbage from Kedarnath to Gaurikund.
- •Ankita Singh from Gurugram, along with two friends, returned with about 8 kg of waste, finding special satisfaction in participating.
Key Questions Answered
The 'Carry Me Back' program is a local administration initiative that encourages pilgrims to voluntarily carry plastic waste from Kedarnath back down to Gaurikund. So far, approximately 5,000 people have participated and brought down over 12 tons of compressed plastic waste.
The Kedarnath temple is situated at an altitude of approximately 11,755 feet above sea level. Reaching it requires an 18-kilometer trek starting from Gaurikund.
Pilgrims from various South Indian states have helped transport up to 10 kg of waste. Notable participants include Madan Lal, a man with only one hand who carried a bag of garbage all the way to Gaurikund, and Ankita Singh from Gurugram who returned with about 8 kg of waste alongside two friends.
